How far is Pilot Point, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Pilot Point, TX to Plano, TX is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pilot Point and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pilot Point and Plano.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
15 m · 6 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
70 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
68 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
2080 ft · 44 sec · West Liberty Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Harrison Street
84 m · 11 sec · South Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Liberty Street
2597 ft · 54 sec · East Liberty Street
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Continue on FM 455 East
6.8 mi · 12 min · FM 455 East
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Turn right onto Dallas Parkway
10.3 mi · 16 min · Dallas Parkway
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Continue on South Dallas Parkway
2740 ft · 47 sec · South Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
2429 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Dallas North Tollway
14.4 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike
3036 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
6.5 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto 15th Street
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
2304 ft · 49 sec · Central Expressway
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Turn right onto East 15th Street
3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pilot Point and Plano.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dallas North Tollway
Continue on Dallas North Tollway
14.4 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pilot Point and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pilot Point to Plano?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Pilot Point and 23.1 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pilot Point and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frisco.
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Mesquite, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pilot Point and Plano. Straight-line distance: 30.1 mi (48.44 km).
#1 Pilot Point
City in Alaska
| Population | 4,673 |
| Coordinates | 33.3965000, -96.9605600 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 291,296 |
| Coordinates | 33.0198400, -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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